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HX03 XFP

2003 Mercedes-benz Vito

Silver Diesel 2151cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito105,209 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XFP
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,151cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 May 2018

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Front front brake application uneven 42% imbalance (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill area aroun jacking mount ( Chalked). (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (Chalked). (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member noled ( Chalked ). (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill areas around jacking mount. ( Chalked ). (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings ( Chalked ). (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Crossmember holed ( Chalked ). (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill area ( Chalked ). (2.4.A.3)

Both outer sills corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit And wearing on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area holed around jacking mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear Both rtear inner sills corroded around jacking mounts

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2017 204,426 miles

handbrake excess travel

Pass 28 Sep 2016 199,598 miles

n/s/r tyre has a screw in it

Fail 28 Sep 2016 199,598 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported one front bolt missing from centre joint and centre mount not connected (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

n/s/r tyre has a screw in it

Pass 25 Sep 2015 182,803 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 182,803 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 176,182 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 176,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 167,378 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 153,314 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 139,981 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front inner c.v boot split

Pass 27 Aug 2010 133,202 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 127,860 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 117,780 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 97,127 miles

please refer to the vt32 that went with test number 813588157134 for the list of advisory items

Fail 7 Jun 2007 96,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

glow plug light stays on

oil level is low

rear wiper blade rubber is in a very poor condition

Pass 23 May 2006 69,828 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 69,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front brake dics are worn

front bumper is scuffed

front tyres wearing on the inner edge

is the tracking ok

n/s sill lower lip is damaged

rear wiper blade is split

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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HX03 XFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito in Silver with a 2,151cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 105,209 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX03 XFP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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HX03 XFP is a 2003 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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